Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-08

day continued its Investigation touching alleged
Irregularities in the management OF Pay Director
stevenson. several witnesses were examined, but
the inquiry was conducted with closed doors. and
nothing will be given out for publication until
report OF the proceedings has been forwarded to
this city.
The CABINET MEETING-An OF the members Of
the Cabinet We're at the meeting this morning.
AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Justice Matthews with Rev. DIR. McCOsh president
Princeton College, and Rev. DR.. Wm. NJ. Taylor, Of
New YORK; senators Nest Bate, Iiiscock, and Gray,
and Representatives Collins. with Col F. L.
O'Reilly, OF Rhode Island; Breckenridge, OF Ken
lucky; White, Caine. and Stewart.
SPECIAL COMPETITIVE CIvn-SERvIcE EyAM1NA-
T1oS.-The Ciyi-Service Commission viii hold a
special competitive examination on Saturday, De-
ceinber TO- TO fill vacancy in the grade OF medical
examiner with salary Of 81 800, In the Pension
Office. The examination Will consist Of the ori,i-
nary examination for that grade, comprising anat-
Olny and physiology, chemistry. materia medca
and therapeutics, general pathology and theory
and practice OF medicine, surgery, medical iuriS-
prudence and hygiene, together with a supple
mentary examination in opthalmology Any per-
son who Is already eligible under the ordinary
examination need take only the supplementary
portion. No person who is a legal resident OF the
District Of Columbia VIII be admitted to the ex.
| animation. Application blanks can be obtained
| at the Office OF The Commission.
PERsoNaL-Rev. Dr. J. Gordon Gray of Rome.
Il.
| Donan OF Dakota, are at the ST. James-Rev
Leander Chamberlain, d. d., of Brooklyn n. y, is
tie guest OF Maj j. ID. Terril, No. 1894 Vermont
avenue.-Hon. Robert p. Kinney OF Relefon-
taine, Pa, l. o. Goddard OF Chicago, j. j. Camp
bell OF Brooklyn, and Robert Moffett OF Cleveland
are at the Ebbitt.-P. ID. VroOm OF the Army,
Rev. l.. II. 10 dan of Montreal, Ambrose Snow and
Geo. Green OF New York. Rutherford Coleman OF
Trenton, j. ID. Howe OF Omaha, ana Azel Ames 1r.,
Of I,g chicago g are at Willard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
| Henry Mann, l.. G. Lang, Il. c. Lewis, Geo II.
Fltzwilson, and Geo. $. Evans OF the New York
World, Bishop Nicholson and wife OF Pniladel-
bell, VI. f., and Sir HALEY Stewart OF England, are
at the Riygs.-Steven b. Elkins Of New York Is
at welekers.--Rey, ". y. Mcvickar of Philadel-
phia, Leut.-Col. q. T. DeniSOD Of Toronto. Canada,
Edward Harvey OF Burlington. VI, and W. c. An
drews ot New York, are at Wormley's,aP. II.
Kelly OF st. Paul. the Earl of Craven and Rev. II.
j. Stavert OF England, are at the Arlington.
society Notes.
The first day Of Cabinet receptions was sue.
cess In bringing out large number Of callers.
| Mrs. Villas has been confined to her room since
last Friday, and so was unable to see people yes
terday.
Mrs. Lamar received the congratulations OF
| many friends in happy frame Of mind. She be-
ciate Justice Of the supreme Court, and wishes OF
all things that be would retire with her for a fort
nights seclusion in her quiet home in Macon, Ca
The Misses Bayard did not see visitors yesterday
January 4, 1883
| Mrs. EndicOtt was suffering from slight sprain
yesterday, and so kept her room.
| Mrs. Fairchiid had thronged drawing rooms all
the afternoon. She wore dress OF green CLOTH
with vest Of white India silk. and had her mother
Mrs. Lincklaen, and Mrs John Stebbins the Secre.
tary'S sister, who is spending few days here from
Casenoyia, n. Y, TO assist her. Mrs. Fairchild's
ana the open FIRES and broad, inviting seats were
grateful 10 the wear1ed sensblities A dainty tea
table with les glittering paraphernaia gave forth
Steaining odorS after o'clock and the ladies clev-
erly helped themselves TO the fragrant beverage.
| The finish Of this round of calling was made al
| Mrs. Whitney's, where glowing nre, soft lights
hearth. and most suave, good -natured hostess
/ gave a hearty welcome TO all who came. People
scarcely realize how fortunate they are in having
| this OF secretary Whitney's and q welcome sc
genial accorded all visitors as that extended by
nser Ing IN the Warm light and eorai GOOD Hes se,ns
that prevails, and only the advancing dinner houl
| warns them To withdraw.
tained Hon. Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Charles
Tupper at dinner last evening. Covers were laic
for fourteen. The center piece was great silve
bowl, family heirloom, filled with Donsilene ross
buds.
Hon. George Bancroft gives reception this after
noon from TO O'Clock In honor Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Carroll. Mr.. Bliss gives them Dime
party on saturday night.
NJ. Quesada, the Argentine minister, gave one o
his coy dinner parties last evening.
The widow OF the late vice-President Hendricks
is In California, where she viii spend the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l. Barber have gone to New
| York for ten days. Fridays, as usual, Mrs Barbe
| Will be at home, Belmont, after this week.
Dr. Millard Fillmore Thompson and Miss Jenni
r. Knight were married at the home OF the bride
on Maryland avenue, last evening BY Rev. DI
| Hershey. After short reception DR.. and Mrs
Thompson LEFT on an extensive northern tour.
The wife OF Senator Spooner win not receiv
until after the holidays
Mrs Gen. Ward B. Burnett has returned to tn
city from New York.
During the progress OF sale OF furniture At al
auction room ct Teeswater, Ontario, Monday
the moor gaYe WAY urecinifaftnG About aeYanf,